From the Podcast: Christopher Poulos: Setting Legal Policy While Living in Recovery
Christopher Poulos joined host Ashley Loeb Blassingame for Episode 12 of The Courage To Change: A Recovery Podcast to share his incredible story of recovery. Christopher is an attorney and the Executive Director of The Washington Statewide Reentry Council, where he promotes equal access to…
From an Idea to 1000 Patients in 2019
It’s been nearly a decade since we founded Lionrock. Nearly a decade since my sister lost her battle with drugs and alcohol. Lionrock is my “revenge” against substance use disorders. Addiction took my sister and almost took one of my daughters. In co-founding Lionrock, I…
From the Podcast: Dave P.: Staying Sober No Matter What
In episode six of The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast, Dave P. shared his incredible story with host Ashley Loeb Blassingame. We’ve edited and condensed his story for a quick read, but you’ll want to listen to the full episode here. Dave grew up…
30 Is Not A Magic Number
“How long does recovery take?” We hear this question daily. The general answer is that treatment, from detox through step-downs in level of care to outpatient, is generally a 90-120-day process, though this can vary widely, depending on an individual’s needs. “But I thought 30…
When Is The Right Time To Get Help
When is the right time to get help for drug and alcohol problems? I used to ask myself this question a lot. Is my problem bad enough yet? Getting sober felt like a ridiculously big change – way too much. What I learned is, it’s…